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Repairing Damaged Cartilage Through Microfracture

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jan 9, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg, Sports injuries

Microfracture surgery to repair damage to cartilage of the joint is common for many professional athletes who suffer back-to-back injuries, but they are not the only people who suffer from damage to cartilage of the joint.

Push or Pull When Moving Heavy Objects?

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Jan 2, 2014 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck

When you are moving heavy objects, is it better to push it or pull it? This depends on a variety of factors like the placement of the object and the amount of maneuvering required. Both pushing and pulling require force.

What are Ergonomics?

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 26, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Hand & Wrist, Spine & Neck

All of us can benefit from the science of Ergonomics. In work, school and daily life, proper ergonomics can help create a safe work environment and eliminate injuries that can occur when the human body is placed in improper anatomical positions.

Achilles Tendinosis Surgery: What To Expect?

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 19, 2013 | Foot & Ankle

If you continue to suffer from Achilles tendon pain for a long period of time after attempting conservative treatments, you may have to consider other options. Your doctor may order an MRI scan that reveals the tendon is damaged and that it will not heal on its own.

Staying Fit During Winter

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 12, 2013 | Conditioning

“Baby it’s cold outside.” Dark nights and cold days make us want to stay inside. The dreary winter months can be draining and even depressing. Part of the winter we drive to work in the dark and drive home in the dark.

Stay Safe on a Ladder

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Dec 5, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck

Most of us have climbed a ladder at some point. The simplicity of climbing a ladder may conceal the risk associated with using one. You can easily slip, lose your balance, overreach, or fall because you’ve used the wrong ladder.

My Aching Achilles

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 28, 2013 | Foot & Ankle, Knee & Leg

Injuries to the Achilles Tendon are common particularly among active men over the age of 35. Overuse, lack of stretching, aging (especially men over 35), and high impact repetitive activities like running, basketball, and tennis can cause injury.

Driving Ergonomics

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 21, 2013 | Conditioning, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck

Road trip! When the holidays come around many of us will load up in the car and travel long distances. Holidays, vacations and sometimes even business trips may cause us to spend hours and even days in the car.

Enjoy Holiday Cheer without Cleaning Injuries

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 15, 2013 | Arm, Elbow & Shoulder, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee & Leg, Spine & Neck

It’s about that time to “deck the halls” as you prepare to entertain family and friends throughout the upcoming celebrations. During rush and fuss of preparing for company many people suffer from cleaning injuries.

Prevent Leaf Raking Injuries

by ACE Physical Therapy, LLC | Nov 7, 2013 | Spine & Neck

After a long hard day of raking leaves, you look forward to a refreshing sleep, but the pain in your back keeps you awake all hours of the night. Leaf raking injuries and associated pain can cause many a sleepless night and may even cost you a trip to the Doctor or Physical Therapist.